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Local Pumpkin Patch

Jake reeeeealy wanted to go to our local pumpkin patch to actually carve a pumpkin off the vine.  Yesterday was a gorgeous day outside, so we went there after school.  The pumpkin he picked was too big for him to lift- and cost about $11.  It's half green and super ugly, but he adores it!  I was able to talk Jayden into getting a little one.  We also got one for Jonathan, who (once again) did not care to join us.

Fall Leaves in the Yard

Just took these a few minutes ago in our yard.

Reptile Show

Jake went to a reptile show with Jon this weekend in Tacoma.  We are now the "proud" owners of a hot pink mouse (yes- it's fur is dyed) and 2 turtles.  I found a mouse dropping on his pillow this morning.  Evidently they were "cuddling" together in bed before I got up this morning.  Prayers are welcomed!!!

State Park- Fall

Jake, Jayden and I went to the state park to play in the leaves and on the beach.  Jake found a cool fort by the water and wanted to live there forever.  There weren't as many leaves as I thought there'd be, but it was still pretty.  Jonathan didn't want to come (boohoo).

Halloween Costumes

Our school had Bingo night where the kids could wear their costumes.  I took some pix while they were all dressed up.  Jayden ended up changing into last year's costume  because her Dorothy one was "too itchy."  Jonathan is a Duke Blue Devil fan, FYI.  He got the shirt and the wig in Durham this summer.  Believe it or not, Jake managed to eat an entire bag of popcorn with his mask on.  There are no eye holes, and he's wearing glowing glasses underneath the mask, so don't ask me how he managed to play Bingo!!!  He insisted on a spooky costume.  All the others were far too "babyish" for him.  Ugh- one of the drawbacks of having a brother 5 years older than you is that you grow up faster!  Jayden ended up winning a PlayDoh set and Jake some Halloween Oreos at Bingo.  Jonathan was so close!